When Completing the Health History of a Patient with a Suspected

question 29

Multiple Choice

When completing the health history of a patient with a suspected cardiac disorder, which of the following childhood illnesses should the nurse ask about?

• A)rheumatic fever and strep throat infections
• B)rubella and chicken pox
• C)asthma and bronchitis
• D)otitis media and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)

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Definitions:

Subordinates

Individuals who work under the supervision of someone else in an organizational hierarchy.

Chain Of Command

The chain of command links all persons with successively higher levels of authority.

Mixed Message

Communication that contains conflicting or ambiguous information, often leading to misunderstanding or confusion.

Body Language

The nonverbal communication expressed through physical behaviors such as gestures, posture, and facial expressions, often conveying feelings or attitudes.